Head Louse - Prevention

Prevention

Keeping hair neatly tied up is preventive. A pony tail which is then plaited ensures no loose hairs for lice to get hold of. The hair may be washed and brushed between tying to ensure the hair is manageable. Lice combing may be repeated for an entire family once a week while children are at school age. To prevent infections during child "sleep overs" at friends, they can be given their own pillow case and told to 'top and tail' (i.e. lie in bed with their heads at opposite ends).